Learn how Colombia's indigenous ‘Wayúu’ people are adapting to climate change using their traditional knowledge and how SCALA is supporting Indigenous Peoples in documenting and integrating this valuable traditional knowledge into climate plans for broader impact. Read more...

Discover how innovative climate solutions are transforming the agricultural landscape for Ethiopian farmers, empowering them to adapt and thrive in the face of climate change. Explore the inspiring initiatives and practical approaches with the support of the SCALA programme that are unlocking resilience and sustainable farming practices in Ethiopia. Read more…

To support the government of Egypt to increase resilience in all agriculture subsectors, FAO hosted a training of trainers’ workshop on addressing agriculture in NAPs, with the support of the FAO-UNDP SCALA programme in Cairo. Read more...

As part of translating the updated NDC priorities into actionable climate solutions, the SCALA Programme initiated a System-Level Assessment (SLA) at watershed scale. To kick start this assessment, the team embarked on a scoping mission in Oromia and Harari regions from 2-19 May 2023 to gather evidence. Read more...

In collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Scaling up Climate Ambition on Land Use and Agriculture through Nationally Determined Contributions and National Adaptation Plans (SCALA) programme organized a side event on transformative adaptation actions in the agriculture and land use sectors at NAP Expo 2023 in Santiago, Chile. Read more...

In the beginning of this year the FAO-UNDP SCALA programme launched its first SCALA Hackathon, targeting SCALA countries in Asia and the Pacific. After months of challenges and selection processes, we can finally announce the winner team.... 

April 2023 – Nepal is home of the Himalayas and a country with a unique topography, including the world's highest peaks and deep river valleys. The country has a diverse and complex climate system. Unfortunately, this topography also makes Nepal particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. 

The SCALA programme is contributing to the efforts in Thailand, Uganda, and Costa Rica with gender analysis, workshops on gender-responsive planning, and support for inclusive planning processes. It mainstreams gender and social inclusion throughout the work of all 12 SCALA partner countries in line with both agencies' Gender Equality Strategy. Read more...

FAO and UNDP teamed up with Uganda's Ministry of Agriculture and the FAO SHARP team to address climate challenges in the cattle corridor. Using the SHARP+ tool, six local district offices evaluated climate risks and developed transformative adaptation solutions for smallholder farmers and pastoralist households. Read more…

The SCALA programme sat down with Mr. Nelson Lozano, the Ministry of Agriculture focal point for the programme, to learn more about the national, sectoral and regional priorities for climate action and the activities being implemented over the course of the programme. Read more about the interview…